State hopes to improve welfare programs

The late winter storm has forced postponement of the first of several "listening sessions" around the state aimed at finding ways to improve welfare programs.

State officials say the session that was scheduled for Friday at the Fall River City Public Library will be rescheduled for a later date.

Department of Transitional Assistance Interim Commissioner Stacey Monahan is holding the sessions to outline changes at the department designed to make sure taxpayer dollars are only going to those in need, and to allow residents offer feedback.

The chief of the state's welfare system resigned last month in the wake a report that found widespread waste and the distribution of millions of dollars to people not eligible for benefits.

Sessions are scheduled in Framingham and Holyoke next week.

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